At the Sandaliang Village Brigade Headquarters, Li Mancang told everyone the composting method that Xu Jianguo had told him, and emphasized the benefits of doing so.
Li Mancang saw that the discussion was almost over, so he asked, "Anyway, I think we can try the method that Jianguo proposed. What do you think?"
Everyone looked at each other, and no one spoke. Li Mancang was not anxious because he knew what the villagers were worried about. The grain output was related to the food supply for the whole village next year, so no one dared to give their opinions easily.
At this time, Li Erniu was the first to speak up: "Captain, I think we should report this matter to the commune first and let them make the decision. Even if it really doesn't work out in the end, we can ask the commune to get some manure to experiment with it, right?"
When everyone heard this, they all felt that what Li Erniu said made sense.
Li Mancang also felt that what he said made sense, so he asked everyone to go back and think about it first, and make a decision after he returned from the commune tomorrow.
But what he didn't know was that in just a short while, the news that Xu Jianguo was going to try a new method of composting spread throughout the village.
Some people think that Xu Jianguo dares to think and act. After all, he is one of the few educated people in Sandaliang Village. Since he learned this method from a book, it must be useful.
Some conservative villagers think this is unreliable. The current grain production in the village is enough for them to no longer go hungry. There is no need to take this risk. Once the composting fails, the fertilizer in the village, which is already insufficient, will become even less. What if the grain production decreases next year?
A small number of people felt that Xu Jianguo was disrupting grain production. After all, he wanted to occupy public manure to research some new composting method without the permission of the brigade and the commune. If something went wrong, it could result in a reduction of hundreds or even thousands of kilograms of grain production.
Among this small group of people, the ones who had the most fun were Li Lin's younger brother Li Hai and his son Li Jinhu.
Li Hai and Li Jinhu were sitting on the kang at this time, talking about Xu Jianguo.
"Dad, I think we should go to the commune to file a complaint. We should accuse Xu Jianguo of disrupting production and Li Mancang of failing to supervise properly. If the commune investigates, it will be fine if nothing happens. But if something does happen, Li Mancang and Xu Jianguo will definitely be in trouble. Then, won't that be your chance?" Li Jinhu said.
"Well, that's the truth, but if nothing happens, we won't be able to live like this in the village." Li Hai said.
"It's impossible, Dad. Think about it, if they are fine, we can say that we did it for the food of the villagers. Maybe we can even get a good reputation. Anyway, our family will not suffer any loss whether this matter succeeds or not." Li Jinhu continued to persuade.
After pondering for a while, Li Hai nodded and said, "What you said makes sense. Well, while it's still early, you should hurry to the commune and report this matter before Li Mancang!" Li Hai said.
"Okay, Dad, I'll go now!" Li Jinhu said, then he got off the kang and ran out without even having time to pick up his shoes.
At this time, Li Mancang did not rush to the commune, but invited Li Erniu, Li Changxing, and some respected elders in the village to come and listen to their opinions.
Li Mancang had his own considerations. He was mainly worried that if he rashly reported to the commune, if the matter failed, it might cause some bad influence or even harm to Xu Jianguo.
"I think Erniu is right. It's a good thing that we are trying to use our brains to increase grain production. Even if it fails in the end, at least it proves that people in our village have been thinking about it. There is nothing to be ashamed of. But if this thing succeeds, our Sandaliang Village will become famous, and we may even get a reward or something." Li Dashan, the cart driver in the village, spoke up. He was the old man who saved Xu Jianguo on the mountain road before.
The other elders nodded in agreement. One of them, a man in his 70s, spoke up, "Mancang, we know what you're worried about. If it doesn't work, just like Erniu said, let Jianguo try it himself first. It's just a little manure. Besides, how much manure can we use to fertilize so much land? We in Sandaoliang Village can afford the loss!"
"Yes, isn't it just this little bit of manure? We have experienced hard times before. Last year was so bad, but no one starved to death in our village. If there is not enough fertilizer and the grain production decreases next year, our Sandaliang Village is backed by the mountains, so why are we still worried about having nothing to eat? Just go and report it boldly. If anyone in the village dares to say anything, we old guys will deal with them for you!" Another old man said.
"Yes, I've always thought Jianguo was a good kid, especially after hearing about all the things he did this year. Every one of them deserves thumbs up! First, he caught enemy spies and saved the children of Widow Wang. Later, he caught a thief who came to the village to steal food. Some time ago, he was even seconded to the county machinery factory. This kid has made us three Liang proud! He is a reliable kid, educated and polite. Although his last name is not Li, his parents died because of the village affairs. They don't owe the village anything. Based on what he did before, I don't believe this kid would do something that would disrupt production!"
Everyone was talking at once, and Li Mancang nodded repeatedly. He had made up his mind, and his original intention was to hope that this matter could get the support of the elders in the village. Now it seems that his goal has been achieved.
After seeing off the old men, it was already past four o'clock in the afternoon. Li Mancang looked at the time and decided to go to the commune early tomorrow morning to report the matter.
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